The exhibition of the late work of Rembrandt, held in the National Gallery in London over the past four months, has been an extraordinary experience for the thousands of people who…
The Peace Testimony, for me, is one of the foundations of Quakerism. In times of conflict, for many Quakers going to war was a dilemma, along with other people of faith who were…
The Christmas tree, decorated with love and attention, was the focal point of celebrations last month in many Quaker homes. And across Britain an increasing number of churches…
As I walk in the park or drive the car alone I often find words coming into my head. Usually they have tunes attached and I sing or hum or whistle: O thou who camest from above…;…
A question that keeps getting asked these days is ‘what will success look like?’ Over much of the last year I have been reflecting on this and similar questions with colleagues…
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